Beginning Oct. 15, Tennesseans must obtain a free burn permit before burning leaves or natural debris or conducting prescribed burns. As wildfire season begins, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) encourages residents and visitors to observe National Fire Prevention Week by practicing fire prevention and exercising extra caution when burning outdoors. Tennessee…

The American Red Cross says if a fire starts in your home, you may have as little as two minutes to escape. A working smoke alarm provides early warning, but knowing what to do next matters just as much. That is worth thinking about during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10. Home fires happen every day. According…

Tennessee agricultural producers will have a new opportunity to receive cost-share assistance through the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) this year with the addition of a Livestock Fencing program. The 2026-27 TAEP application window closes October 7th. The new Livestock Fencing program will provide cost-share funding for eligible fencing investments that support livestock operations by…

Celebrate fall by clearing out clutter and giving unwanted items a second life! Join Recycle Right TN and Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) for the Woodbury RecyclingRoundup, where you can recycle or donate hard-to-recycle materials free of charge. It’s an easy way to refresh your home, reduce waste, and support a cleaner, greener community. Event Details: Cannon County High School, 1 Lion…

Customers of the Town of Woodbury Water Department were notified on September 28th of a problem with the drinking water and were advised to boil all water used for consumption. The Department is pleased to report that the problem has been corrected and that it is no longer necessary to boil water as all test…

The Woodbury Water Department has experienced a leak on Hollow Springs Road causing a loss of line pressure in much of this area.  Due to this, a Boil Water Notice has been issued in the following areas: Hwy 53 South, Hollow Springs Road, Petty Gap Road, Woodland, Eastside, Hill Creek Road, Center Hill Road, and…

Eighty-nine of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5% for August, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Two counties recorded rates of 5%, and four counties had rates of more than 5%, with the highest at 5.5%. In 22 counties, unemployment rates were down…